Well, I ended up making Tolkien-themed bingo cards because I'm impulsive and have no self-control.
I just found a bingo template on Canva that I liked and didn't attempt to make it look Tolkien-y because that costs extra. 🤷♀️
I created these to not only encourage people to leave comments on fics/art but to also branch out to parts of the fandom that you may not have explored before. If you are hesitant to leave an actual comment (for whatever reason), then drop your thoughts/reactions in the tags when you reblog!
I know there are Tumblr accounts that make badges if you fill out a bingo card, but I'm not very creative in that sense. (Best I can do is send you a funny reaction meme/gif.) So, if you do fill out one of these, you get bragging rights, I guess. And you get the satisfaction that you made an artist/writer's day. Because as a writer, myself, I can't tell you enough how much a single comment means to us.
If you do choose to participate, be sure to tag me and use the tag #Tolkien Comment Bingo so I can celebrate your progress with you! Also share this with your fellow Tolkien fans!
And if you enjoy a fic/artwork, reblog it so others can enjoy it, too! (Or link it if it is on AO3)
Tagging some folks who might be interested: